Woman
U.S. Girls Lyrics


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That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til the morning comes
Transformation that was promised made her come undone

That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til she sees the sun
Transformation that was promised made her come undone

But, Cindy, you know you've lost it
You lost it in the synthesis
You found a way down
And now your work is never done
You signed up for it
A religion of beauty and it
It won't lead to bliss

(There's no reversal
You can't stop aging
It's always on the way)

You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
Black limousine

That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til the morning comes
Transformation that was promised made her come undone

That woman's work is never done
That woman's work is never done
She doesn't sleep 'til she sees the sun
Transformation that was promised made her come undone

But, Cindy, you know you've lost it
You lost it in the synthesis
You found a way down
And now your work is never done
You signed up for it
A religion of beauty and it
It won't lead to bliss

(There's no reversal
You can't stop aging
It's always on the way)

You arrived in your mother's arms,
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
You arrived in your mother's arms
But you'll leave riding in a black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine
Black limousine




Black limousine
Black limousine

Overall Meaning

The song "Woman" by U.S. Girls delivers a powerful message of love, loss, and the struggles of relationships. The first verse is a comforting address to a younger sibling, telling them not to worry about anything and that they bring sweetness to the singer's life. The following verses explore the complexities of love and the fear of losing it. The lyrics express a yearning for true, undying love and the reluctance to take risks that could damage the chance for that love. The chorus repeats the phrase "the mysterious distance between a man and a woman," highlighting the confusion and misunderstanding that can exist between partners.


The second verse reveals a personal experience of the singer's failed love story. They recount seeing a "brown-eyed girl across the street" who they believed was "the one" for them, only to find out that she was already taken. The bridge of the song captures the intense emotions of the singer, who is struggling to find a sense of completeness in the absence of their love interest and even God. The final chorus brings the song full circle, emphasizing the importance of holding onto love when it is present and not taking it for granted.


The song is a heartfelt expression of longing and the complexities of relationships. Through its lyrics, it conveys the beauty and struggle of love, as well as the challenges of balancing the need for security with the desire for passion and adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

Little sister, don't you worry about a thing today
You are not alone, I will take care of you today


Take the heat from the sun
The world can be tough, but I am here to protect you


Little sister, I know that everything is not okay
I understand that life is not easy for you


But you're like honey on my tongue
Your presence is sweet and comforting to me


True love never can be rent
True love never fades or weakens


But only true love can keep beauty innocent
Only true, pure love can maintain innocence and beauty


I could never take a chance Of losing love to find romance In the mysterious distance Between a man and a woman No, I could never take a chance 'Cause I could never understand The mysterious distance Between a man and a woman
I cannot risk losing the security and love I have now by searching for something else that I may not even understand or find


You can run from love And if it's really love it will find you Catch you by the heel But you can't be numb for love The only pain is to feel nothing at all How can I hurt when I'm holding you?
Love may cause pain and vulnerability, but not feeling anything is even worse


And you're the one, there's no-one else It makes me want to lose myself In the mysterious distance Between a man and a woman
You are the only one for me, and being with you makes me feel like I am lost in a beautiful dream


Brown-eyed girl across the street On rue Saint Divine I thought this is the one for me But she was already mine You were already mine...
I thought I had found my soulmate in someone else, but I had already found it with you


Little sister I've been sleeping in the street again Like a stray dog And little sister I've been trying to feel complete again But you're gone and so is God
Without you, I feel lost and abandoned both physically and spiritually


The soul needs beauty for a soul mate When the soul wants, the soul waits
We all need beauty and love in our lives, and when we find it, we are willing to wait for it and prioritize it


For love and faith and sex and fear And all the things that keep us here In the mysterious distance Between a man and a woman
Love, faith, and other powerful emotions and experiences connect and bind us, even if we don't fully understand them


How can I hurt when I'm holding you?
Being with you brings me comfort and joy, and I cannot feel pain when I am with you




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Meghan Ann Uremovich, Mark Roberts

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